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Akira closes RAFW

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Posted in ART AND DESIGN by Tobler1 on May 06, 06:00AM
Akira Isogawa, the beyond-fashion genius, closed RAFW with a colourful bang last Friday night.

Using the whole gamut of textile techniques, including sashiko, masses of fabric origami, beading, smocking and jacquard, Isogawa worked form one end of the rainbow to the other to deliver his incredible creations.

After thirteen shows a day for five days, most were too exhausted to consider one more show. But as always, Isogawa delivered something definitely worth seeing.

While many of the gowns will be impossible to wear off the red carpet, he did deliver a few maxi dresses, belts, bags and shawls that could be incorporated into the mere mortal's wardrobe. If you can afford it that is.

Also visit our highlights gallery for a close-up of the styling.

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JiMBOB Royalty JiMBOB ON 06 May 2008 10:27:58AM Lovely designs and cool make up but I wonder how models that eat nothing can all look so constipated?

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SS71 Royalty SS71 ON 06 May 2008 11:33:32AM JiMBOB, the real contradiction is why Akira looks so happy. Isn't happiness passe in fashion?

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CaptainAwesome Royalty CaptainAwesome ON 06 May 2008 11:53:56AM Indeed - I do believe that the standard expression expected from models is described in industry lingo as, "The look of a bulldog licking piss off a nettle".

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